The Art of Essential Touch: An Esalen® Massage Retreat

Ellen Watson, Jessica Fagan

April 15-20, 2012 • Esalen® Institute, Big Sur, CA, USA

"Esalen® Institute is a national treasure, Big Sur the 8th wonder of the world.  Seekers and Shamans gather here to commune with the Creator.  Please join us."  Ellen

Esalen® Massage is a healing art form, evolved over forty-five years at the Esalen® baths. Influenced by the rhythms of the Pacific, this form of touch engages all the senses and offers deep release and relaxation to both giver and receiver. This workshop invites participants to explore the world of essential touch through the gentle guidance of teachers with many years of experience. We will offer the basic principles of our work: grounding and centering, moving from the core, quality of touch, and using breath to bridge the connection between giver and receiver.

One of the key elements of this art form is tapping into the flowing, creative energy present in a living body and letting one's massage style emerge from that experience. We will include techniques, especially the Esalen® signature moves, along with deeper work. We will also spend time in the Esalen® baths, combining herbs from the Esalen® garden with the hot mineral water to cleanse and tone body and spirit. Read more about Ellen and Esalen® massage here.

 

This retreat is open to beginners and experienced bodyworkers interested in learning new and creative approaches to massage.

Please bring your favorite music for movement and massage, and bring loose, comfortable clothing.

CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners. Esalen® Workshops Continuing Education

Reservations Information (Accommodations & Pricing) www.esalen.org


Recommended Reading:

The following books are recommended by the workshop facilitator(s). Through association with Amazon.com Esalen® is able to offer the title for sale. If you would like to buy a book or just find out more about the book just click on its title. Your browser will then open a new window and take you to the book listing at Amazon.com. Here you will be able to read more about the book, find out about similar titles and purchase the book. The Esalen website will remain in the back for you to return to once you are finished with your purchase.

A Listening Heart by David Steindl-Rast

The Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman

 Wake Up 101 DVD by Ellen Watson
This book is only available through the Esalen® Bookstore. Please call 831-667-3049 for ordering information.

Art of Essential Touch DVD by Ellen Watson
This book is only available through the Esalen® Bookstore. Please call 831-667-3049 for ordering information.